Ivan Demidov Takes Revenge in Heads-Up Poker Match Against Peter Eastgate

The heads-up match between Ivan Demidov and Peter Eastgate began on November 11, 2008, with stacks of 80,300,000 for Eastgate and 56,600,000 for Demidov. The blinds were set at 120,000/240,000 with an ante of 30,000, giving Eastgate a 4:3 chip advantage.

In the first hand, Ivan Demidov bluffed with 5h 6d, raising from the button and calling Eastgate's check-raise on the flop of 9d 8c 2d. On the turn, Eastgate bet 2/3 of the pot (3,250,000), and Demidov re-raised to 8,800,000, forcing Eastgate to fold.

Demidov won a crucial hand with A-K against Eastgate's A-2, turning the chip ratio to 4:3 in his favor. Despite facing aggressive play from Eastgate, Demidov managed to secure several small pots and maintain his lead. The match concluded with Demidov's victory, showcasing his strategic prowess and resilience.